Judges & courts

Judge of the Dubois Circuit Court

57th Judicial Circuit

Vote for: 1
Term: 6 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The circuit court judge presides over civil and criminal cases in Dubois County's circuit court, the county's court of general jurisdiction.

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Brian D. Lucchi

Republican

Deputy prosecuting attorney

The gist

Pledges impartial rulings that favor neither side
Supports probation and community corrections when appropriate
Pledges prison sentences when the law and facts require

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Pledges impartial rulings that favor neither side
Lucchi announces candidacy for Dubois County Circuit Court Judge
News coverage · Dubois County Free Press · Mar 2, 2026 · duboiscountyfreepress.com
“I will not put my thumb on the scale to help one side or the other”
Supports probation and community corrections when appropriate
Lucchi announces candidacy for Dubois County Circuit Court Judge
News coverage · Dubois County Free Press · Mar 2, 2026 · duboiscountyfreepress.com
“I believe that probation and community corrections are often appropriate.”
Pledges prison sentences when the law and facts require
Lucchi announces candidacy for Dubois County Circuit Court Judge
News coverage · Dubois County Free Press · Mar 2, 2026 · duboiscountyfreepress.com
“if the law and the facts call for a prison sentence, I will give a prison sentence”

Nathan Verkamp

DemocraticIncumbent

Judge, Dubois Circuit Court

The gist

Pledges rulings guided by law, not political pressure
Pledges a full and fair hearing for every party

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Pledges rulings guided by law, not political pressure
Judge Verkamp seeks re-election to Dubois County Circuit Court
News coverage · The Herald (Jasper) · duboiscountyherald.com
“I have not been, nor will I be, swayed by political pressure or public clamor.”
Pledges a full and fair hearing for every party
Judge Verkamp seeks re-election to Dubois County Circuit Court
News coverage · The Herald (Jasper) · duboiscountyherald.com
“I strive to ensure that all parties coming before the court are permitted to be fully heard”

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